At my goal weight a week away from 7 months post-op

[AlteredReality 152]

Thank you for posting. The whole process seems daunting when you are at the beginning. It is truly inspirational to read the comments of you and others. It reinforces the fact that all things are still possible.

Starting out is the hardest, because you don't really know what to expect. You have aspirations of what you want to happen, but it doesn't really go that way. It's a day by day learning experience and it gives you a new respect for food, your body and self acceptance. Stay encouraged!!!

[Goody222 139]

Thank you

Edited February 17, 2019 by Goody222

[AlteredReality 152]

Thank you

You're welcome

[Serengirl 176]

On 2/12/2019 at 6:24 PM, AlteredReality said:

I take bariatric melts (vitamins and Calcium citrate). Had to start a zinc supplement, because I was a little deficient. My meals always consist of a Protein (seafood, ground turkey, chicken or beans) and vegetables. I don't eat any bread, rice or regular Pasta (I do zucchini noodles) and absolutely no sweets, caffeine or carbonated drinks. Starting out my exercise was just walking about a mile a day. I still walk, but do low impact strength training and will begin jogging soon. I do still have an occasional Protein Shake after I have finished exercising

which Zinc do you take. Most make me nauseous

[bethow 114]

Surgery: gastric Sleeve
SD: 8/21/19
HW: 315
SW: 280
CW: 216
GW: 165
When I look in the mirror, I don’t see the weight loss at all. When I see the photos of others on this site, I am floored and find it hard to believe they ever had a weight issue. The only way I can physically tell that I am losing weight is the enormity of my old clothes.
I am going from blouses I never wore because they were too tight to the same blouses I can’t wear because they’re too big.
I have exactly three pairs of pants that fit me but I refuse to buy new clothes until I get closer to my goal weight.
I want to thank all of you who have posted photos. You are all my inspirations.